GaN Charger Guide: 65W vs 100W vs 140W – Which Do You Need?

GaN Charger Guide: Which Wattage Do You Need?

Use this quick guide to pick the right GaN charger for your device.

65W: Phones, tablets and smaller USB-C devices

100W: Steam Deck, MacBook Air, 14″ MacBook Pro and most USB-C laptops

140W: 16″ MacBook Pro and higher-powered USB-C laptops


65W GaN Charger

Best for everyday charging.

Ideal for:

  • Phones
  • Tablets
  • Earbuds
  • Smaller USB-C devices
  • Charging two devices from one plug

Our 65W Dual-Port GaN Charger has two ports and provides up to 40W from a single port.

Choose this if: you mainly charge phones and tablets and want something compact.


100W GaN Charger

The best all-round option for most people.

Ideal for:

  • Steam Deck
  • MacBook Air
  • 14″ MacBook Pro
  • USB-C laptops
  • Phones and tablets

A 100W charger gives you enough power for most laptops while still being suitable for lower-powered devices.

Choose this if: you want one charger that can handle almost everything.

View 100W GaN Charger


140W GaN Charger

Best for high-powered laptops.

Ideal for:

  • 16″ MacBook Pro
  • Higher-powered USB-C laptops
  • Users who need more than 100W
  • Replacing a large laptop charger with something more compact

Our 140W GaN Charger can provide up to 140W from a single USB-C port.

Choose this if: your laptop supports charging above 100W or you want maximum power.


Quick Device Guide

Device Recommended Charger
Phone 65W
Tablet 65W
Steam Deck 100W
MacBook Air 100W
14″ MacBook Pro 100W
16″ MacBook Pro 140W

Can You Use a Higher-Wattage Charger?

Yes.

A 100W or 140W charger does not force that full amount of power into your device.

Your phone, Steam Deck or laptop only draws the amount of power it supports.


Use the Right USB-C Cable

Your cable also needs to support the charging wattage.

For charging above 100W, use a cable specifically rated for higher-power USB-C charging.


Which One Should You Buy?

Choose 65W
For phones, tablets and smaller USB-C devices.

Choose 100W
For Steam Deck, MacBook Air, 14″ MacBook Pro and most USB-C laptops.

Choose 140W
For 16″ MacBook Pro and higher-powered laptops.

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